In a brazen display of youth and cunning, two brothers from Independence, Missouri, brought in a valuable bounty for capturing a wolf in the wild. Cecil Latimer, 12, and his brother James Edgar, 10, sons of J.J. Latimer, claimed the $3 reward at the county clerk’s office for their daring feat. The wolf, which had been terrorizing the Frazier farm southeast of Independence, was cornered and caught after it fled into a hollow log. The resourceful youngsters fashioned a makeshift trap, using a gunny sack to ensnare the beast and collect their prize. While their actions may have been seen as heroic by some, authorities might view their actions as poaching, highlighting the complexities of wildlife management in rural America.
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Key Facts
- State: MO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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